Category Archives: Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe
Why the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) should matter to you?
I think we can all agree that the air we breathe is pretty important but, just like many of you, I often take it for granted. When we talk about “air”, the conversation tends to focus on air conditioning or air travel. Air is … Continue reading
Staying safe and staying healthy at the splash pad
In my opinion, nothing beats a splash pad for free neighbourhood summer fun! I especially love how kids, families, friends and neighbours of all ages come together to play and enjoy the cooling water jets and wafting mist. My girls really loved going to the splash pad, … Continue reading
What is a tick anyway?
What is a tick and why is there so much talk about them this summer? Oh, this is going to be a fun blog! The short answer is that a tick is part of the arachnid family – yup, I said arachnid – which … Continue reading
Water safety: Everyone plays a part
It is amazing how some moments can become lodged in our memories, never to be forgotten. For me, one of those brief yet impactful moments happened in the dead of winter near the end of my shift. The public pool … Continue reading
Take the bite out of bugs! Insect repellent: What you need to know.
Bugs are a nuisance, but bug bites can be a big pain! The red bumps are bad enough, but the itchiness keeps me from sleeping, because all I want to do is scratch all night long! Aside from these obvious discomforts, mosquitoes can also carry serious diseases such … Continue reading
Andrea Scott RN
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